There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Kadakkal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
3h 28m₹1,025–2,372Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chadayamangalambus
4h 59m₹724–921Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Chengannurtrain 16303 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalambus
4h 24m₹730–1,872Drive 169.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kadakkalcar 169.2 km
2h 28m₹1,899–2,742Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kadakkaltaxi 169.2 km
2h 28m₹3,500–4,200Fly, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kadakkaltaxi
2h 19m₹7,667–20,660
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kadakkal is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹950 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kadakkal is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kadakkal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Chadayamangalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kadakkal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Kochi and Kadakkal is 203 km. The road distance is 169.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kadakkal without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Kochi to Kadakkal, including transfers.
Kochi to Kadakkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kadakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kadakkal is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹950 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kadakkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Chadayamangalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–330 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–330
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹260–330
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,200
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Kadakkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chadayamangalam station.
Kochi to Kadakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kadakkal is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kochi to Kadakkal.
There are 41+ hotels available in Kadakkal.